Shedeur Sanders Signs Tortilla Amidst Fan Tradition in Texas Tech Game

On Saturday, Colorado's football team faced Texas Tech, winning the game 41-27. During the match, fans initiated the tradition of throwing tortillas onto the field, leading to a significant number being tossed. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado's quarterback, humorously remarked on the legality of this practice while taking time to sign one of the tortillas. The tortillas flying from the stands became a notable distraction for Red Raiders' coach Joey McGuire, who even intervened with a microphone to urge the crowd to stop tossing them mid-game. This phenomenon is long-standing, reportedly dating back to the 1980s, and there are various theories regarding its origin. Some suggest that tortillas replaced soda lids that fans previously threw, while others link the tradition to a response over a perceived snub by an ESPN announcer. Regardless of its beginnings, the tortilla throwing proved to be part of the home field atmosphere during the game. Shedeur Sanders had an impressive performance, completing 30 of 43 passes for 291 yards and scoring four total touchdowns, contributing to Colorado's strong season with a record of 7-2. This marks their best start since 2016. After the game, head coach Deion Sanders also commented humorously about the soft nature of tortillas, acknowledging they could have posed a greater risk had they been harder objects. Looking ahead, the No. 20 ranked Buffaloes will play against Utah next Saturday, potentially reducing the likelihood of tortillas raining down on their home field during that matchup.